"President Bush's condition has improved, so he has been moved today from the intensive care unit to a regular patient room at The Methodist Hospital to continue his recovery. The Bushes thank everyone for their prayers and good wishes," according to a statement.

The 41st president was admitted Nov. 7 for bronchitis. He went home on Nov. 19, but was back in the hospital the day after Thanksgiving because of a cough. He was moved to the intensive care Sunday with a persistent cough and fever.

On Friday, the former president received a phone serenade from the Oak Ridge Boys, musicians he's been friends with for decades.

"We asked what song he would like to hear and he said "Elvira" so we blasted some oom pop a mau mau's in the direction of Houston, Texas," band member Joe Bonsall said. "After we finished we asked if he could hear us and he answered, 'Oh quite clearly.' His typical humor brought laughter all around. We then sang some "Amazing Grace" for him after which Barbara Bush came on the phone and thanked us."

Bush's office called the performance a "real shot in the arm as he, thankfully, continues to improve."